Robert Roger Porter was born on October 25,1977 and is an American lawyer and former political aide who served as White House Staff Secretary for President Donald Trump from January 20,2017, until February 7,2018.
15 Facts About Rob Porter
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Rob Porter was previously Chief of Staff for US Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah.
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Rob Porter attended Harvard University, where he studied government and was president of the Harvard Republican Club.
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Rob Porter then attended Harvard Law School, graduating in 2008 with his Juris Doctor.
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In March 2014, Rob Porter began working for Senator Orrin Hatch.
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Rob Porter left the role in January 2017, to become White House Staff Secretary for President Donald Trump.
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Rob Porter resigned from the position on February 7,2018, following public allegations of spousal abuse from his two ex-wives.
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Rob Porter was succeeded on an acting basis by Derek Lyons.
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In 2003, Rob Porter married Colbie Holderness; they divorced in 2008 and she said he had physically abused her multiple times throughout their marriage.
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Rob Porter had been dating former White House Director of Communications Hope Hicks, though their relationship ended by December 2018.
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Rob Porter is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Rob Porter was raised a member of the church and served a full-time, 24-month mission.
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Rob Porter became less active in his church around the time of his second divorce.
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Rob Porter resigned from the position of White House Staff Secretary on February 7,2018, following public allegations of spousal abuse from his two ex-wives.
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Rob Porter has said the allegations are false and are part of a "coordinated smear campaign".